Zoom users advised to update software after vulnerabilities found

Zoom has announced that it has identified and fixed several vulnerabilities in its software, and is advising users to update to the latest version to patch these security issues.

According to Zoom's security advisory, the vulnerabilities were discovered during a routine security audit and could potentially allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a user's account or inject malicious code into a Zoom meeting.

The vulnerabilities affect Zoom's desktop and mobile applications, as well as its web portal. They include:

  1. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to inject malicious code into a user's browser.
  2. A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to trick a user into performing an unintended action.
  3. A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to make unauthorized requests to Zoom's servers.
  4. A weak password storage vulnerability that could allow an attacker to obtain a user's password.

Zoom has released updates to fix these vulnerabilities, and is advising users to update to the latest version of the software as soon as possible.

To update Zoom, users can follow these steps:

  1. Open Zoom and click on the "Help" menu.
  2. Select "Check for Updates" from the drop-down menu.
  3. If an update is available, click "Update Now" to download and install the latest version.

It's also a good idea for users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their Zoom account to add an extra layer of security. To enable 2FA, users can follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Zoom web portal.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "Account Settings" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Security" section and click on "Two-Factor Authentication".
  5. Follow the prompts to enable 2FA and set up your authentication method.

By updating to the latest version of Zoom and enabling 2FA, users can help protect their accounts from potential security threats.